Tile Styles - Anna Marie Fanelli

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Tile fashionista
Anna Marie Fanelli
I’LL ADMIT IT: MY HEART BEATS A
little faster when I discover what’s
new in tile. But that’s not surprising,
considering that tile design is a true
art form, with a vast selection of
materials, designs and colors from
all over the world. I simply love what
I do, and I always relish the opportunity to pass my enthusiasm and
know-how on to you.
If you have the same appetite for
one-of-a-kind craftsmanship and
artistry, expect to be delighted this
year: There is an endless runway of
artisanal tiles out there, and a plethora
of new materials being introduced.
The ever-changing mood in design
and architecture is shifting toward
contemporary European influences,
but the real sensory buzz this year is
color psychology. Consumers are
reacting more to color than ever
before, and more designers are taking
a feng shui approach to color, considering not only the emotional messages that different hues emit, but
also how surrounding colors affect
that response. In the stressful age we
live in, soothing interiors are now the
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Letter from the editor
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Fashion underfoot
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The latest trends
Designers’ approach
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Learn from the pros
Watch your powder room
become a jewel box
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A bathroom makeover
Making a splash
Tile tips
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rule, not the exception, and color
plays an integral role.
For the rest of 2005, look for tile
colors to mimic the bright hues found
in glossy design magazines and books
and on popular home decorating
television shows.
In a word, tile is hot, and everyone
is taking notice of the creative, vibrant
and textural new collections.
A NNA M ARIE FANELLI
Editor, Tile Styles
F O R M O R E I N F O R M AT I O N O N T I L E
S T Y L E S , contact Anna Marie Fanelli at
877.217.4777 or go to www.tilestyles.tv.
TILESTYLES
ON THE COVER:
1: Custom hand-painted canal blue Victorian shell
liner, mosaic champagne field tile, canal blue with
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23k gold laurel deco, canal blue mosaic liner:
Architectural Decor, Inc. (www.adtiles.com).
2: Gran Marais: Chadwick’s Surfaces International
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(www.chadwickssurfaces.net).
3: Mosaic Madness: Wholesale Tile and Accessories (www.wholesaletile.biz).
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4: “Wisdom” concept board: Gainey Ceramic Tile
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(www.gaineyceramics.com).
5: Custom hand-painted mural, Wine Bottle Still
Life: MoonReef Designs (www.moonreef.com).
6: Multicolor 2x2 glass, glass border, glass sink:
Raffi Glass (www.raffiglass.com)
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Page 3: Scotch Winter, black and white, and
French country green plaid with sunflower border: Akdo (www.akdo.com).
Pages 4 & 5: Handcrafted dichroic glass tiles: Dunis Studios (www.dunisstudios.com).
Florence and Bouquet: Cosa Marble (www.cosamarble.com). Pebble on Edge: Island
Stone (www.islandstone.com). Sonia’s Flower: Jeffrey Court (www.jeffreycourt.com.
Metallic Blend 1x4: Tres Feltman (www.trestile.com). Custom ogee cobalt lustre, stainedglass window triforium, tracery, block and cobalt lustre field tile: Trikeenan Tileworks, Inc.
(www.trikeenan.com). Cartes Postales: Au Grenier Dore (860-653-4804).
Page 6: Bronze highlight polish with tumbled noce and botticino fiorito Morgana liner:
Landmark MetalCoat (www.landmarkmetalcoat.com). Custom tile cable, Beaujolais, bee,
daisy, mariposa and vine in champagne and antique white with terracotta accents: Brittany
& Coggs (www.brittanyandcoggs.com). Crocodile tile: Ceramic Tile Trends, Inc.
(www.ceramictiletrends.com). Custom metallic buttercream glass: Ellen Blakeley Studio
(www.ellenblakeley.com). Nueva Valencia Bari (earth slate and amber glass): Delos
Mosaics (www.delosmosaics.com). San Marco Terracotta collection: LTS Ceramic, Inc.
(www.ltsceramics.com).
Page 7: Bath designed by Anna Marie Fanelli, Floor & Decor (www.flooranddecor.com).
Page 8: Lion fountains: Antiquity Tile (www.antiquitytile.com).
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Fashion underfoot
Trends
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of self. It’s where we go to feel secure
and where we surround ourselves with
the things we love. Like the little black
dress that always prompts compliments, fashion-conscious consumers
are looking to the runways for design
direction that will cause guests to ooh
and ahh over their home.
For a long time, the fashion industry
was one step ahead of the interior
design world. Perhaps long lead times
for home products dictated this delay,
but shifting dynamics in manufacturing have changed that. The two industries now seem to be running a bit
more parallel.
With both fashion and interior
design veterans at the helm of the
Color Marketing Group (CMG)—the
leading authority responsible for
upcoming color trends—it’s no wonder
the two industries are so closely allied.
According to the CMG, 2006 will be
the year of über-luxury and color depth.
Home décor has evolved from neutral
tones to today’s thematic statements
that communicate personal style, feeling and character throughout a home’s
interior and outdoor living spaces.
From magazines to TV shows and
websites, interior design is certainly in
the spotlight for consumers to—well,
consume. This phenomenon has
motivated manufacturers to offer lines
in an ever-widening array of colors
and styles for the growing legions of
fashionista homeowners.
Black and white The classic combo
is today’s comeback kid of fashion and
interior design.
French country Provençal style is
inspiring everything from mosaic tile
to housewares to evening wear.
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Fashion Photographs: ©2005 The Fashion Group International, Inc.
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Trends
Florentine An
homage the Medicis
would be proud of,
Florentine florals
bring a touch of
la dolce vita to
design. Palazzo
not required—the
romance of Italianinspired design suits
most any abode.
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For those
who long for the look of
tropical seas with a touch of
royalty, a rich sapphire blue makes a
statement. Variegated blue glass tiles soothe
the soul with a cool color palette.
▲ Jewel tones
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Rosettes Be it in a trellis
weave tile, right, or a cable
knit sweater, a rosette is an
entrancing motif.
Embellishments, either subdued or opulent,
create layers of texture, light and shadow. They entice interaction with
the medium.
▲ Embedded stone
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WHAT TYPE OF TILE WHERE?
There’s more to tile selection than
just bold and beautiful aesthetic
value. Tiles made of ceramic,
a naturally porous material, can have
various levels of water absorption.
In dealer lingo, “nonvitreous” is the
term for tiles that absorb the most
water. These should be avoided for
showers, tubs and sink countertops.
“Semivitreous” tiles are rated for
low absorption and can be used
for splash areas. For extended
daily exposure to water, a highdensity, glazed porcelain tile would
be the best choice.
Ancient Historic references with
a bit of nostalgia are cropping up on
the catwalk and in the kitchen.
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Draped in silver
or as an accent, metallic tiles
are making their way into
home fashions.
Turquoise A brilliant splash
of turquoise is an eye-catching
touch to heighten the senses.
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Fashion Photographs: ©2005 The Fashion Group International, Inc.
▲ Metallic
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Designers’ approach
Ever wonder how the pros navigate the vast tile landscape on behalf of
their clients? We asked four well-known architects and interior designers
how they approach tile design when working on a project.
tone for the space, whether it be a
grand pattern for a grand space or an
intricate pattern for an intricate space.”
S COTT S ALVATORE ,
I NTERIOR D ESIGNER
Scott Salvatore, Inc.
New York, New York
“I always consider where a client is
geographically, and then I look at the
architecture and the overall design of
the space. For example, if you’re in a
Park Avenue apartment, I don’t want
the bathroom to look like you’re living
in South Beach or Bridgehampton. I
don’t think you have to use traditional
tile in a traditional venue, but tile
that’s more sophisticated and detailed
fits better in an urban environment,
while simpler tiles can be best used in
a rural setting. There are no rules, but
I’ll know if it isn’t right.”
LYNN P RAGER , I NTERIOR D ESIGNER
Lynn Prager Interiors
Deal, New Jersey
L AUREN O STROW,
I NTERIOR D ESIGNER
Lauren Ostrow Interior Design, Inc.
New York, New York
“I always attempt to be original and
unexpected. There are so many
options in the world of tile that it’s
important to practice restraint. The
tendency might be to overdo it and not
keep the tile in mind as one element
in an overall scheme. When it comes
to tile, I don’t worry too much about
geography. It’s more about the type of
home a client has, and choosing the
right surface that complements the
architecture. You don’t want anything
on the interior to fight with the mood
of the exterior.”
JAMES PARAGANO, A RCHITECT
James Paragano Architects
Madison, New Jersey
“I favor historical looks, so I use a
lot of subway-type tiles or period
styles in the home, so that it fits the
architecture. All the elements in the
house, such as lighting, fixtures,
doors and tile, should complement
each other. A grand space like a foyer,
for example, may have larger proportions or a larger pattern of tile or
stone. If you’re trying to be more
rustic, tile may have a more random
pattern. If you’re creating a formal
look, it may have a honed, very specific geometry, to emphasize the
architecture. Tile can set the whole
“I’m there to take my client’s style
and bring it up to highest level of
design and good taste. My job is part
psychologist, part caterer and part
designer. The colors I pick are
based on the personal preferences
of the client, but I like color as well
as neutrals.
“I like bathrooms to be functional
but pretty. I use marble, or the new
porcelain tiles that look like marble,
but are very practical. I often add
designs to the floor and the walls,
especially around the mirrors and tub.
When it comes to bathrooms, I like
them to look chic. I don’t like fussy,
overdone styles.”
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Watch your powder room
become a jewel box
Designed by: Anna Marie Fanelli
NOT JUST FOR JEWELRY ANYMORE,
onyx has made the transition from finger to floor. A stunning variety that
adds jewel-like drama is honey onyx.
Applied in a small space like a powder
room, such an exotic material brings
extravagance to the space without
blowing the budget.
For this installation in a traditional
Tenafly, New Jersey, home the clients
wanted a special place where timeless
elegance would be the best description
of their new powder room.
It was achieved by selecting materials that complemented the Jerusalem
Gold honed limestone foyer. A polished honey onyx was the perfect
choice with its rich golden hues of
color. Considering adjacent spaces
is key to creating a cohesive design
scheme, as is getting to know
the client since it’s all about
“personal style.”
To make the space look bigger,
large-scale 12-inch-by-12-inch polished honey onyx floor tiles were laid
in an offset pattern. The walls have a
coordinating polished honey onyx
basket weave design with red marble
to add texture and movement. The
amazing beauty of this basket weave
is capped with a beautiful honey
onyx chair rail.
The vanity top is polished honey
onyx with an ogee edge and fixtures
in a French bronze finish from Cifal
Brass’ Brunswick Collection. Part of
the Premier Collection, the Provence
vanity is a handmade traditional
French chest crafted of the finest
alder wood solids and select cherry
veneers. It features traditional scrolls
and floral patterns and two upper
“serviette” and “savon” drawers
with cabriole legs. A fabulous handpainted wall mural reflects the spirit
of the tile design and the intricate
details of the vanity.
The powder room the homeowner
dreamed of now sparkles with the
gleam of a finely polished gem.
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Making a splash
Tips
Anna Marie Fanelli
Why settle for simply lying out by the pool when you can retreat to a
tranquil backyard oasis? Relaxing poolside can be filled with color
and excitement when tile is creatively introduced.
tip
| Chill out with
an outdoor fountain
What could be a better place to incorporate an eye-catching fountain than
around your own man-made body of
water? Opt for elegance with
European-inspired tiles that feature
old-world glazes, fired at a high temperature, for a rich, earthy surface.
tip
| Catch the light
with streams of color
Don’t forget to embellish the backsplash or pool bottom. Brilliant crystal
glass tiles evolve into beautiful waves of
tip | Consider building up
color as they reflect off the water and
sunlight. Choose tiles that have a vari- High above the poolside create cascading shelves of tile for the water to flow
ation of tone, shade and size.
down. A little space borrowed from the
pool deck goes a long way to create a
tip | Add mosaics
stunning architectural focal point.
with panache
Ceramic mosaics with an aquatic
theme are both whimsical and appeal- tip | Choose organic colors
for spa safety
ing to the eye. You can use them as a
If monochromatic beige is your idea of
frieze line or an ornate pathway onto
a spa-like pool sanctuary, select dark
the pool as decking. Mosaic animals
make a charming addition to the pool’s organic colors for elements such as
underwater stairs and ledges. It will
bottom. Tranquil sea creatures glimalert swimmers to surface changes, as
mering from below are guaranteed to
well as highlight architectural features.
thrill kids and grown-ups alike.
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Market watch
For those who long
for the warmth of
wood, there’s been a
recent influx of simulated wood planks
and tiles to the market. Complete with
carved grooves and
knots, collections
such as Colli’s
Woodline offer a
ceramic alternative
to traditional hardwood floors.
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than ever, with the U.S. market having nearly tripled in the past decade,
according to the Tile Council of
North America. And to meet that
growing demand, the industry is constantly creating new products. At
Cersaie, Italy’s largest tile exhibition,
manufacturers unveiled the latest surfaces, and now they’re getting ready
to reveal even more innovations at
Coverings, the top American expo.
From antiqued finishes to natural
textures and hand-carved details to
imbedded gems, designers and homeowners alike have a dazzling array of
choices. To help sort through the
options, New York Spaces has set its
sights on the upcoming trends you can
expect. Here, the hottest happenings in
the world of tile and stone.
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Tracking the latest trends in tile
Handmade Old World
Bringing a sense of history to a
room, handcrafted tiles go a long
way in creating character with
architectural detail. Centerpieces
such as Antiquity Tile’s goddess
medallion, which is hand-pressed
into an original mold, add a layer
of depth.
Iridescence
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Like the sleek
scales of a fish,
iridescent tiles,
such as SICIS’s
Neoglass mosaic
collection, reveal
a rainbow of
color as light
reflects off the
surface. The collection offers
round, oval and
square tiles in a
variety of colors
that can be mixed
and matched.
Wood grain
Fusion Eclectic style has long
been a darling of design and has
fueled a consumer craving for a
fusion of materials. Leading the
way is Lyric Tile’s Seashell
Mosaics, in which shells,
like paua, penshell and abalone,
are cut and applied to a ceramic
base. The tile is then polished to
reveal a marble-like finish.
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Mod An old favorite is
making waves again as
retro styles get the nod.
Cir’s latest introduction,
In Tinta, features elliptical orbs in varying sizes
and shades of blue.
Complete with a coordinating border, the bubbles
give a mod vibe.
Semiprecious stones Adding a jewel-like luster to entryways, countertops
and other interior surfaces, semiprecious stones are gaining in popularity.
CaesarStone’s Concetto line creates a geological showcase by incorporating
gems such as blue lace agate, carnelian and jasper into a quartz base.
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Thin “stick and
brick” tiles are cropping up in highend showrooms. Island Stone’s Strip
Clad series exemplifies the look with
its sleek slate aesthetic. Installed on
entire walls and backsplashes, the
tiles add a natural, outdoor feel to an
indoor space.
▲ Long and lean
Glass Translucency is abuzz in bathrooms, and Daltile’s icy-green Peridot
Vine border gives off a sea glass glow. Part of the Cristallo glass collection,
coordinating field tiles, liners and chair rails complete the line.
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▲ Metal
Graphics Tile gets a bright and bold punch with
inspired graphics. A modern take on a classic, the Argyle
pattern from Ann Sacks’ new collection, which was
created in partnership with designer Angela Adams, plays
with contrasting colors.
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A surprise for the eyes,
new designs tend toward tile that
mimics the look of metal. Artistic
Tile’s porcelain Ironworks Collection,
with its metallic copper patina, is an
attention getter in the shower and
can be used on both horizontal and
vertical wet surfaces.
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King of
color
Green wears the crown
as a top pick for tile
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1 Part of Jeffrey Court’s Raindrops Glass collection,
the Bali green brick pattern fuses earthy shades of
green with watery blues to give the illusion of light
bouncing off of land and sea.
2 Kromatic porcelain tiles from RHS are available in a
wide range of modular sizes. Shown here in forest and
coffee colors, the cool green and warm brown bring
balance to the bathroom.
3 Designed for exterior use, Frassinoro’s Parkway
series is a mosaic of movement and color. A medallion
“area rug” complements the field tiles with green
accents and concentric circles.
4 Decking out a tub surround, Daltile’s Glass
Reflections in Urban Camouflage Blends accent
natural limestone field tiles. Coordinating elements
include a tumbled natural stone pencil rail, chair rail
and pebble accent.
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Tile tips with Anna Marie Fanelli
Small space, big impact
5 techniques to make the most of cozy quarters
tip
| Design to
define. Create small
carpet panels on the
floor by using differentsize stones, such as
1-inch by 2-inch mosaics,
a herringbone pattern
or an octagon. Frame it
with an exciting border to
make a rug.
tip
| Build in texture.
Try putting a basketweave pattern on the walls to create texture and excitement. The weave
keeps the eye moving throughout the room.
tip
| Try translucency.
Glass tiles in muted shades are
soothing and create the illusion
of a larger room. Go for a flowing water effect, like the ocean as
it gets deeper, with colors that
gradually fade into one another.
| Be consistent. Don’t
shy away from patterns, but
keep colors light and similar to
create more visual space. Think
about height, angles and repetition, and be sure the tile helps
the eye scan the entire room.ip
tip
tive tiles such as leaves or flowers, perhaps positioned in an
innovative way, will have guests
remembering the cool details,
not the small size of the room.
From top: Sumi-E Glass Collection from Lunada Bay Tile; Snow White from Cosa Marble
| Make it even more
memorable. Unusual decora-
tip